Kheridih - Marri Bangla(Deori), Balod

Kheridih is a village situated in the Marri Bangla(Deori) tehsil of Balod district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Dondiluhara and around 60 km from Durg. Sorli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheridih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheridih is 442993. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.83 hectares and falls under the 491227 pincode. Dondiluhara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kheridih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dondi Lohara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kanker Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kheridih

According to the 2011 Census, Kheridih village had a total population of 687 people, including 349 males and 338 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.21%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 63.21%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 375.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kheridih

Kheridih is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kheridih

Kheridih is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balod, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondiluhara to Kheridih is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Durg to Kheridih is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheridih

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kheridih village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kheridih

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kheridih village are given below:

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